Frequently Asked Questions

A forensic psychologist applies psychological assessment and research to legal questions: evaluating people when the law requires it, reviewing other experts' work, consulting with attorneys and courts, and testifying.

Personal injury (tort) matters involving neuropsychological deficits, school risk matters following suspension or expulsion, work product review of other experts' psychological and neuropsychological reports, and consultation in high-conflict family law.

No. He does not perform custody, parenting or other divorce-related evaluations. He consults with judges, commissioners and attorneys in high-conflict family law disputes.

Opinions follow the method and the data, not the retaining party. Attorneys on either side may contact the office to discuss a matter.

Yes. A work product review examines the methodology, data, interpretation and conclusions of an existing report.

Fees follow a tier system. Personal injury evaluations, work product reviews and expert consultation are Tier 2; expert testimony is Tier 3. A detailed cost sheet shows the fees and initial retainer.

Consultations can be in person at 353 Lexington Ave or by video. Testing, when an evaluation is part of the engagement, is in person.

It depends on the scope and the materials. Raise any court or disclosure deadlines in the first call.